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PlayStation VR's Killer App is Accessibility

The PlayStation VR is here, and it’s time to wait and see if it really takes off with people around the world.

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kraenk123474d ago (Edited 3474d ago )

I agree...everybody is talking about it. Once people are hooked it's not letting go. It's just so easy to use compared to the other offerings.

Gazondaily3474d ago

Accessibility yeah. And it's potential to double up as a weight loss tool.

FunAndGun3474d ago

I am actually gaining weight, those virtual donuts pack on the pounds, I love job!

Amiga-guy3474d ago

News is getting around, My mates son came round to try it, fair to say he left wanting one, he can't afford it, but it will only be a matter of time before he picks one up, things are starting to get very interesting in the VR world.

DigitalRaptor3474d ago

How are you getting weight loss from PSVR?

You're tethered to the box, and not an incredible amount of freedom of movement. You're more likely to lose weight by actually walking round the block a couple of times, and even that's not going to help you lose a lot of weight.

kraenk123473d ago

Finally a solution to Americas 'biggest' problem.

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TankCrossing3474d ago

The Wii was accessible. PSVR is accessible relative to Rift and Vive, but it's still pretty firmly entrenched in enthusiast territory.

Red_Renegade3474d ago

don't think they're the same.

kraenk123473d ago

That's what you wish for as an XBox fan...it's becoming more mainstream than normal gaming fast, that much is for sure.

TankCrossing3473d ago

One day VR will be more mainstream than gaming. Not with these current headsets though.

As for the first part of your comment, that's devoid of fact, logic or relevance, and makes you sound like a moron.

jp_footy23474d ago

I really like accessibility so this is vr to my mind.

kevnb3474d ago (Edited 3474d ago )

I think it's a good gen 1 device, I usually wait for gen 2 though. I also wish vr was a standard accross different systems, oh well.

TankCrossing3474d ago

Sadly it may be too late for a platform-agnostic standard, VR is already dominated by execs building closed platforms. The PC community do push back fairly hard (hence Oculus dropping their constroversial DRM and allowing their games to run on Vive), but I suspect PSVR signals the end of that battle.

On the plus side, the likes of Sony and Facebook investing in VR is definitely accellerating the development of the tech.

uth113474d ago

Usually in tech, proprietary devices come first, followed by ones conforming to a defacto standard. If you try to standardize first, it usual fails because the standards are too short-sighted.

However gaming never standardized on a single platform, and maybe VR won't. Or maybe they will only standardize in the PC space

TankCrossing3474d ago

VR could have gone either way though, as it's essentially display tech that could have become as separate and compatible as a TV.

Oculus is a good example, as that was part of their stated goal until Facebook bought them.

MasterCornholio3474d ago

People with glasses can use PSVR with little issue.

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The Best VR Platformer Games in 2026

A classic genre takes on new life in VR, so here's a rundown of the best VR platformer games available in 2026.

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1Victor1d 18h ago (Edited 1d 18h ago )

Can’t be a good list without astro bot and moss and moss book 2 they are the cream of the crop.
If his choices are as good as those 3 games then I gotta try the rest of his list

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The Best VR Adventure Games in 2026

VR is a medium perfect for adventuring through new lands, so here's some of the best VR Adventure Games available in 2026.

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Fishy Fingers14d ago

Are a bunch of games, some of which are nearly 10 years old not one being from 2026. Barely one from 2025.

I do like the irony of the closing paragraph though, "Why VR Adventure Games are Thriving". Really buddy?

mooreneco2114d ago

That’s because it’s his favourite VR adventure games thus far, a great game always a great game regardless of age - Half life 2/ Ocarina of time - are old but still among the greatest games of all time. The irony of it is several are from last year, depending on platform, have you even played VR?

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One of the Best RTS Card Battlers is Shutting Down Soon

Skyworld: Kingdom Brawl, one of the best RTS card battlers in VR is shutting down this July, developer Vertigo Games has confirmed.

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